Evaluating, appraising, and inspecting your marriage -- chapter 1: How falling in love with a spouse is like falling in love with a house, for better and worse -- chapter 2: When's the last time you had your spouse appraised? -- Don't underestimate the value of what you have! -- chapter 3: Grab the flashlight-you have a quick inspection to make -- Checking for deterioration or damage to your relationship's foundation -- Planning and prep work -- chapter 4: Think like an architect -- Create a blueprint for your marriage -- chapter 5: The five essential tools do-it-yourselfers need for renovation and repair -- chapter 6: The five tools that do more damage than good -- Major repairs -- chapter 7: Sex, if it isn't hot, you should be bothered -- How to fire up the furnace and keep the heat flowing -- chapter 8: Could your communication system use an upgrade? -- How to reduce overload, avoid blown fuses and prevent frayed wires from setting the house on fire -- chapter 9: Getting to know and love the nooks and crannies -- Foolproof ways to increase intimacy and connectedness -- Spouse proud -- chapter 10: Finishing touches -- Decorating tips to give your marriage that extra special shine -- chapter 11: There's no place like home.
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